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GV51 HKK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,991 mi
Last recorded142,991 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 HKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 142,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 142,824 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 141,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 138,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 136,558 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 135,597 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 134,421 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 133,794 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 130,390 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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GV51 HKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV51 HKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GV51 HKK registered?

GV51 HKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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